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Kitchen upgrade – Pine Grove

A woman stands by her sink in her kitchen.

If your kitchen needs upgrading we’ll replace existing base and wall units, worktops, lighting and ventilation, and appliances.

 

FAQs – Kitchen upgrade

If you’ve been offered the opportunity to have a new kitchen installed at your home, these FAQs should answer any questions you may have.

1. Survey
A surveyor will measure your kitchen and confirm the layout, cabinets, worktops, and appliances.

2. Removal

Old cabinets, worktops, tiles, and flooring will be removed.

Appliances will be disconnected.

3. Preparation

Plumbing and electrics will be repositioned to match the new layout.

Walls will be repaired, plastered, or levelled as needed.

4. Installation

New base and wall units will be fitted.

Appliances will be positioned (not connected yet).

Laminate worktops and splashbacks or tiles will be installed.

5. Finishing

Plumbing and appliances will be connected, tested, and commissioned.

Lighting, sockets, and extractor fan will be fitted.

Final painting and touch-ups will be done.

6. Handover
The installer will show you how to use your appliances.

Yes:

Clear out cupboards and move small appliances.

Set up a temporary food-preparation area (e.g., microwave and kettle in another room).

You will have running water and cooking facilities at the end of each day.

If you have special requirements for cooking during the work, please tell Sureserve.

Yes:

Expect noise and dust from cutting, drilling, and plastering.

Multiple trades (electricians, plumbers, tilers, plasterers) will be involved, so there will be some coming and going.

About 6–7 days to complete the kitchen refit.

The floor will be levelled and ready for you to install your chosen finish.
Moray Council will provide some funding to help with this.

Yes, walls and ceilings will be decorated as part of the work.

The Changeworks Quality Assurance team will carry out independent inspections on all properties. They will ensure the work is of a high standard and to the approved specification.

Useful pages

Saving energy in the home

Saving energy in the home is good for our pocket and the planet. There are lots of little changes we can make – many costing us nothing at all – that can add up to big savings.

Energy bills and your supplier

From getting to know all the charges that appear on your energy bill to the best ways to find out about your rights, our advice and support can help you take control.

Financial support

Financial support is out there, whether you’re struggling with your energy bills or looking into funding for renewable heating systems. Our guides cover what financial support is available, and how to apply.   

Managing your heating

The more familiar you are with your heating systems, the better. Use our guides to take control of the heat in your home and use it more efficiently.

Templates for writing to your energy supplier

We’ve put together several templates to help you write to your energy supplier. The templates cover common energy supply issues and can be used for emails, webchats, or letters.

Get a retrofit

If you’re thinking of retrofitting your home to make it more energy efficient, Changeworks has a number of funded and self-funded options available.